Monday, September 7, 2009

New York's Governor David Patterson a strong ally committed to equality has signaled that a vote on marriage may come as early as this month! The Empire State Pride Agenda will be holding events throughout the state in an effort to re-engage people to pressure the legislature.

Below is a list of events and opportunities to help out through the state:

Buffalo

Labor Parade and Picnic – Buffalo AFL-CIODate: Monday, September 7Time: Noon- 2 PMLocation: Parade begins at the corner of Abbott and Stevenson; picnic is at Cazenovia Park, BuffaloAction: Volunteers will help circulate materials and collect letters in support of marriage and GENDA.Contact: Todd Plank, (518) 271-2420 or (585) 880-2508, tplank@prideagenda.org

Troy Night Out Date: Friday, September 25Time: 5 -7 PMLocation: River Street, TroyAction: Volunteers will help circulate materials and collect letters in support of marriage and GENDA.Contact: Ejay Carter, (518) 472-3330 ext 306 or ecarter@prideagenda.org

Central NY

New York State Fair Date: Sunday, August 27 – Monday, September 7 (Volunteers needed to assist Stonewall Committee on all days; Pride Agenda will specifically staff the booth on September 3 from 10 AM - 2 PM)Time: 10 AM -10 PM all daysLocation: Stonewall Committee Booth, New York State Fair Grounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., SyracuseAction: Volunteers are needed to help circulate materials and collect letters in support of marriage and GENDA at the Stonewall Committee Booth on all days of the State Fair. Check in With Stonewall Committee on all days except September 3, when the Pride Agenda will be staffing the booth.Contact: Ejay Carter, (518) 472-3330 ext 306 or ecarter@prideagenda.org

Further volunteer opportunities will be scheduled on Long Island shortly. Please contact Joanna Solmonsohn, (212) 627-0305 ext 103, (516) 993-4623 or jsolmonsohn@prideagenda.org to learn more about how you can get involved.

NYC Labor Day MarchDate: Saturday, September 12Time: 11 AMLocation: Near 5th Avenue and 44th StreetAction: Volunteers will be collecting letters in support of marriage and GENDA.Contact: Matthew Brunner, (212) 627-0305 or mbrunner@prideagenda.org